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Tim McNeilly, (202) 690-0498
Kathy Beisner, (302) 697-4333

DORR TO HELP MARYLAND FAMILY BUILD HOME

     EMMITSBURG, Md., June 20, 2003--Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr will give remarks and join USDA State Director Marlene Elliott to assist a local family in building their new home financed by USDA Rural Development. Dorr and Elliott will raise the first wall on the family's new home located in Flat Run, a new addition being built onto the Silo Hill community.

Who:

Thomas C. Dorr, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary will travel to Emmitsburg, Maryland.

What:

National Homeownership Month event to bring attention to the value of homeownership through USDA's self-help housing program.

When:

10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2003.

Where:

Flat Run, Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, Md.
From Washington, D.C.:  270 North to Frederick, becoming 15 North (45 miles approximately to Frederick). 15 North to Route 140 Exit (20-25 miles north of Frederick) - Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Route 140 West - Route 140 West to right turn on to Silo Hill Road (McDonald's on right) - Silo Hill Road to construction site on left, northern cul-de-sac.

From Baltimore, Maryland:  70 West to Frederick, exit onto 15 North (45 miles approximately to Frederick), follow above directions from 15 North.

     USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity, liquidity, and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov.

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